Meanings
How to pronounce "blue note":
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The flatted 5th scale degree in the blues scale, also known as the flat five.
Any of the notes that produce the characteristic clashes with the underlying harmony associated with blues music. The flatted third, flatted fifth and flatted seventh can all be considered blue notes when played over major or dominant chord progressions, while only the flatted fifth will clash with minor chord progressions.
Example Sentences
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She added a blue note to her painting to create contrast.
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His heartfelt vocals always contain a touch of blue note.
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The saxophonist played a beautiful blue note during the jazz performance.
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The singer added a blue note to the end of the song, leaving the audience in awe.
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He effortlessly incorporated a blue note into his guitar solo.
